January 27, 2014

Shopping.......a birthright

Ever hear the term 'Nominative Determinism?' Nor had I, but I should have as I am living it. Here are two clues; William Wordsworth............18th c poet Usain Bolt........................world champion sprinter
In other words; your birth surname determines your career. My birth name? Debra Byers, shoppingis my passion and my business. I can walk and shop at markets for a week on end, never tiring and pinching myself that it is a piece of my business. Having been busy this month satisfying the aforementioned, here is a look at some of my European finds.

First up, just a few of the antiques found while in the UK last October

Britain

Fighting fiercely at auction, this little piggy came home with me. A hand carved early 19thc. advert for a London Butcher. Personality galore, think she should be named Charlotte as there is a copper tag embedded in the wood 'e.e.'

The quality of these images should note an apology, professional-like photography obviously

eludes me.

c. 1880's traveling trunk belonging to Viscountess Frankfort of Dewlish House in Dorchester, Dorset. This was her silver trunk while traveling.

France.......

Door turned trumeau with a vintage plaster I added

Found this shade to be interesting, what do you think?

A trend noted in Atlanta is stripping the wood bare which then highlights the intricacy of the details. This lovely grandmother clock will receive a glowing finish of wax mixed with tinted mica powder

Adore the lines of this 1930's era table, perfect as a console or sofa table. An added benefit is the center opening/pop-up leaf to easily turn this into a dining table. The French seem to have perfected this feature that I have noted from coffee tables to dining tables.

Cabinet from Provence with the original turquoise interior, perfectly aged.

The series of hearts above are French pastry tins nicely rusted and ideally suited to assembling them into any configuration

In and sold immediately, hand carved panels

Loved this example of bleached wood. A Louis XIV styled table with numerous flourishes and carvings. Perfectly staged with the contemporary lucite chair

The master behind this look is friend, Madame Murielle, who scours her homeland.

Sweden

Original paint, demi-lunes from Sweden. OK, this is not new to the shop......but needs a good home. Interested, contact me, we will make it happen

Belgium

Every room can accommodate a pair of sconces, as a plug-in or direct wired

16 comments:

Loving some of those goodies you bagged on your trips especially the Louis XIV table, it's scrummy.As for surnames, well my maiden name was Vernon so I haven't a clue what that would make my professions lol but my married name is Claxson so I guess that makes me a loud person? lmao, that's actually quite accurate :)

That was a super creative way to start your post. Funny that your name was Buyers. Maybe w/mine I should drink or make gin. Was right of me not to take my husband's name, Carroll, as I can not sing at all. Great finds as usual!!

Debra,Clearly, your rich link to "Byers" has bestowed you with a talented eye for buying beautiful pieces! [I'm a "Bunch", which I guess means I like a crowd, which works when shopping! :)] The piglet is amazing---love the patina on her. The face of that clock is striking. I also love the settee upholstered in zebra (?).I've said it before, wish I lived closer, I'd be shopping your finds.xo,Karen

As a Web-er I guess I love antiques and mistery old stuff covored with webs :DGreat finds, Debra. Loved them all, except for the piglet – it scares me with those eyes, ugh!Have a great week. Greetings!London Domestic CleanerLondon Tenancy Cleaner